Artist: George Frideric Handel
Genre: Classical/Baroque
George Frideric Handel was a German-born British Baroque composer who became one of the most celebrated composers of his era. His works, including the oratorio 'Messiah,' the 'Water Music,' and numerous operas, represent the pinnacle of Baroque musical achievement. Born in Halle, Germany, Handel spent most of his career in London, where he became a naturalized British citizen. His dramatic flair and melodic gifts made his operas and oratorios hugely popular. 'Messiah,' with its famous 'Hallelujah' chorus, remains one of the most frequently performed choral works. Handel's influence extended throughout classical music history, with his work admired by Mozart, Beethoven, and countless subsequent composers. His ability to combine Italian operatic style with German craftsmanship created a distinctly cosmopolitan Baroque sound.
George Frideric Handel vinyl records (44)
THE GERMAN BACH SOLOISTS conducted by MARTIN STEPHANI A Suite Of Orchestral Movements From SAUL (1971 UK stereo LP also featuring Gottfried Bach on Harpsichord & Arno Schönstedt on Organ fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows justa little light shelfwear & the vinyl is flawless 3C309)
£17.00 used
THE HAMBURG PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA conducted by LEOPOLD LUDWIG Fireworks Music & Water Music (1973 UK stereo LP picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & minor creasing with the vinyl shows a little spindle wear from play.MER210)
£12.00 used
PRAGER KAMMERORCHESTER conducted by CHARLES MACKERRAS Wassermusik (1985 German stereo issue of the 1978 reconding picture sleeve with sleeve notes in German & English. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear with a bit of edge scuffingand the vinyl remains in superb condition with few signs of play)
£12.00 used
PRO ARTE ORCHESTRA conducted by CHARLES MACKERRAS Music For The Royal Fireworks / Concerto A Due Cori in F Major (1959 UK Mono LP front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear with some age yellowingto the unlaminated back and the vinyl remains in wonderful condition with little sign of play GGC4003)
£14.00 used
THE LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA conducted by GEORGE SZELL Suite From The Water Music / Suite From The Royal Fireworks (1971 UK stereo LP formerly released under the SXL 2302 catalogue number in 1962 front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl looks barely played SPA120) Track Listing: Suite From The Water Music Minuet From The Faithful Shepherd Suite From The Royal Fireworks Largo From Xerxes
£12.00 used
R.S.O. BERLIN conducted by LORIN MAAZEL Music For The Royal Fireworks / Water Music (1966 German 17-track stereo LP with picture sleeve. The sleeve has been carefully signed by the previous owner on the reverse with the sleeve showing a little of its age whilst the vinyl showing only light signs of play 88083DY) Track Listing: Feuerwerksmusik A1 Ouvertüre A2 Bourrée A3 La Paix A4 La Réjouissance A5 Menuet II I II Wassermusik-Suite A6 Menuet A7 Menuet A8 Affettuoso A9 Cantabile B1 Andante Allegro B2 Alla Hornpipe B3 Adagio E Staccato B4 Allegro-Andante-Allegro B5 Air B6 Bourée B7 Hornpipe B8 Menuet
£12.00 used
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA conducted by YEHUDI MENUHIN Music For The Royal Fireworks / Amaryllis Suite / Suite From The Water Music (1986 UK digitally recorded Stereo LP picture sleeve. This copy was issued in association with Weatherall Green & Smith Chartered Surveyors to mark the opening of their new office in the City of London and is corner flashed to that effect and includes a commemorative insert from the firm RPO8002) Track Listing: The Music For The Royal Fireworks No
£17.00 used
KARL MUNCHINGER conducts THE STUTTGARTER KAMMERORCHESTER Handels Water Music (1986 Dutch digital stereo LP in Deccas Ovation series also featuring a performance of Music For The Royal Fireworks. The picture sleeve is Excellent with a minorcrease & the vinyl is Near Mint) Track Listing: Wassermusik A Suite Nr
£9.00 used
HANDEL Love In Bath (1964 UK 21-track stereo vinyl LP performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham front laminated picture sleeve with extensive liner notes. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl appears barely played T632) Track Listing: Love In Bath A1 The Pump Room A2 Beau Nash A3 The Linleys A4 Hunting Dance A5 Love Scene A6 The Quarrel A7 The Pump Room (Reprise) A8 The Plot A9 The Weary Flunkeys A10 The Exquisites (Madrigal) B1 Second Love Scene B2 March B3 Sarabande B4 Minuet B5 Hornpipe B6 Rondeau B7 Gigue B8 March (Reprise) B9 Interlude B10 Serenade B11 Elopement - Discovery - Finale
£17.00 used
GEORGE WELDON conducts the ROYAL PHILARMONIC ORCHESTRA Handel: Water Music Suite / Royal Fireworks Suite (1961 UK 2-part mono vinyl LP housed in a flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve and vinyl are both in Excellent condition with few signs ofplay or wear XLP20033)
£17.00 used